High hematocrit levels lead to other serious problems

Tony Thompson, an American boxer, states that anabolic steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs should be allowed in boxing. The athlete thinks that anti-doping laws and gun laws are identical. Who doesn’t break gun laws? Only good guys do it. As a result, good guys are at a disadvantage. So, the similar situation is related to anti-doping laws. Just honest athletes don’t apply steroids and/or other performance-enhancing drugs. Thus, they fight with those who have enhanced their performance with the help of anabolic steroids and other related preparations.
It is stated that anabolic steroids are not allowed in sports because they are dangerous. What would you believe about boxing in itself? Is boxing safe? The answer is evident.
But it is also stated that it is needed to prohibit steroids and other related medicines in order to make boxing safer. Steroids and other doping products increase performance. The more increased performance is, the more dangerous rounds are. Although it is true, would you prohibit anything that promotes performance of boxers? Thus, you prohibit anabolic steroids because they enhance performance. Then prohibit trainings as well since they promote performance too! Thus, you will decrease performance while minimizing potential risks. What do you think about this aspect?
Tony Thompson also adds that detection tests are not efficient at all. While numerous athletes use banned drugs, just some of them are caught and sentenced to suspensions. So, dopers have unfair advantage over those that obey anti-doping rules. There is no logic.
Undoubtedly, statements expressed by Tony Thompson are reasonable. Anti-doping laws make matches more unfair. Moreover, the ban of doping doesn’t make rounds safer. Numerous boxers continue to apply steroids and/or other banned preparations without being detected. They continue to fight and have success with the help of doping, while good guys are at a disadvantage because they keep anti-doping laws.
So, if doping is permitted in boxing, fights will be fairer. Of course, they will remain unsafe. But they will be at least honest.
Tony Thompson has been harshly criticized for his statements pro legalization of doping in boxing.

Should be steroids blamed for murder committed by Olympic athlete?

Oscar Pistorius admitted that he had murdered his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. But the athlete stated that he had murdered her because he had mistaken her for  a burglar.
Police officers try to determine why the Olympic athlete actually shot Reeva Steenkamp. They discovered steroids at the athlete’s home.
Since anabolic steroids have been found in Oscar’s bedroom, it would be possibly argued that steroids caused uncontrolled violent behavior in the sportsman. Anabolic steroids would be demonized for the murder.
In fact, you should comprehend that it is quite hardly to state that steroids are responsible for aggression and violent behavior. Studies linked with this issue are quite limited. According to results of several studies, consumers of steroids are predisposed to aggression, paranoia, jealousy, etc. It is claimed that those who administer steroids are more likely to be involved in crimes than those who have nothing to do with these preparations. But it is important to consider that anabolic steroids may only contribute to aggression. Just these preparations alone can’t lead to aggression. They turn out to be only contributive factors. Other factors should be also present for appearing of aggression. Circumstances play essential role in such cases. Thus, it is even impossible to determine whether steroids cause aggression or several circumstances. Violent cases should be reviewed as a complex of steroid use and circumstances.
It is also claimed by scientists that increased testosterone levels are connected with aggression in some persons. Thus, it is important to note here that while certain persons with enhanced levels of testosterone suffer from aggression, others with enhanced levels of testosterone are not predisposed to uncontrolled violence. This condition differs from one person to another.
You can see that the link between steroid use and violence is a complicated issue. Scientists have not studied this condition well enough to engage it. Thus, if defense lawyers of the Olympic athlete desire to argue that steroids have made their client to kill his girlfriend, they should realize that they are going to use controversial statements.

Polish boxer: anabolic steroids don’t represent key to success in sports

Przemyslaw Saleta’s opinion about Lance Armstrong’s steroid use differs from that of thousands persons. The polish boxer doesn’t condemn the American cyclist. Przemyslaw Saleta notices that Lance Armstrong has acted like almost each professional sportsperson. The 7-time Tour de France winner has taken banned medications and lied about his doping. It’s not surprising. Almost each sportsman applied steroids and other related products.
While many athletes that take prohibited products are caught by anti-doping officials and sentenced to bans, Lance Armstrong has never tested positive for any prohibited drug. He could avoid detection, despites of having been subjected to thousands drug tests. Of course, It goes without saying that Lance Armstrong is not the only sportsperson that has avoided detection successfully. Let take Chinese sportspersons as an example! They are sponsored by the state. The state provides money enough to acquire such medicines that are undetectable. So, numerous Chinese sportspersons apply performance-enhancing drugs without being detected. It becomes evident that sportspersons that have much money may apply performance-enhancing drugs and remain undetectable. Lance Armstrong is only one of such athletes.
Przemyslaw Saleta has an uncommon proposal. He thinks that anabolic steroids and other related preparations should be legalized in professional sports. According to this sportsman, anabolic steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs are not dangerous for health, if they are administered by adults that possess sufficient knowledge about ways to consume them appropriately. Przemyslaw Saleta claims that application of anabolic steroids and other related preparations by athletes should be monitored by doctors. So, athletes are likely to avoid serious adverse effects.
Furthermore, Przemyslaw Saleta claims that steroids and other related medicines are indispensible in such sports, as cycling. Cycling is a sport where sportspersons should endure too extreme conditions while training and competing. Thus, anabolic steroids and other related medicines help cyclists to maintain health in better conditions. Cycling in itself is dangerous without anabolic steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs.
But Przemyslaw Saleta specifies that steroids and other related preparations should be forbidden in amateur sports. Moreover, young athletes must not be also permitted to apply these drugs because they may cause serious harm in them. Teenagers must not administer such preparations because they may get grave side results.
Nevertheless, Przemyslaw Saleta notes that it is wrong to think that anabolic steroids and other doping products represent the key to success. According to him, success is a result of hard working.

All Filipinos love Manny Pacquiao

Every Filipino knows and likes the professional fighter Manny Pacquiao. This fighter represents own country successfully. Thus, Filipinos are proud of him. This sportsman is devoted to his fighting career. Manny Pacquiao is considered to be a national sports hero and an international star. The fighter is known around the world.
It is important to notice that Filipinos love Manny Pacquiao not only for his success in sports. While several Filipinos say that they are not interested in boxing at all, they notice that they love Manny Pacquiao. It’s not surprisingly. Manny Pacquiao is a very benevolent and unselfish person. Certain persons notice that he is humble and proud at the same time. While he successfully represents his country during fights, he serves other persons. Have you heard that Manny Pacquiao is a politician? This person is a public servant. It is interesting to note that he doesn’t expect others to serve him. He desires to serve and help others.
Manny Pacquiao has unpleasant experience. His life has not been always easy. This person has experienced numerous difficulties like other people of the third world. His father has left the family, when Manny Pacquiao has been a boy. So, Manny Pacquiao has not had an easy life. He has gone through poverty. He knows what other Filipinos experience and how they feel. That’s why being a public servant, Manny Pacquiao tries to improve his people’s life.
The boxer is also a religious person. He reads the Bible every day. His actions manifest that he believes in God.
 There is only one thing that causes controversy. Manny Pacquiao is suspected of doping. A lot of persons suppose that physical changes in this fighter point at steroid use. But Manny Pacquiao maintains that he has never taken steroids. His strength coach Ariza claims that the boxer succeeds because of new training methods elaborated by him. Ariza notes that he is a scientist who has elaborated new training regimen which has been adopted by Manny Pacquiao successfully.
Manny Pacquiao notices that he succeeds because of God’s help and workouts. He makes it clear that he is not bothered by steroid accusations because he knows that he has never applied any illegal products. Manny Pacquiao also reminds about the disgrace of the American cyclist Lance Armstrong. He notices that he doesn’t want to have success with the help of illegal preparations because such methods can ruin his good name.

Barry Larkin educates young athletes about risks linked with steroids

The retired MLB player Barry Larkin notices about his negative attitude towards athletes that have ever used steroids and/or other forbidden medications. He claims that such baseball players that have ever been linked to doping products must not be elected for the Baseball Hall of Fame. To be elected for the Hall of Fame is the highest honor which is gotten by baseball players. Barry Larkin has been introduced in the Hall of Fame last year. He believes that steroid users should not acquire the greatest honor. They should realize that they have made a serious mistake, when they have made a decision to administer steroids and/or other related medications. Their decision points that they should be out of this club forever.
Barry Larkin belongs to the most successful baseball players. He has receieved certain awards, while playing professional baseball.
Barry Larkin also notices about Pete Rose who is kept out of the Baseball Hall of Fame. This athlete has gambled on baseball games. That’s why he has been banned from professional baseball for the whole life. Thus, he doesn’t have any possibility to enter the Hall of Fame. Barry Larkin considers that those who have ever taken forbidden substances should receive similar suspension. They must not be in the Hall of Fame.
Barry Larkin has played during the steroid era. He doesn’t plan to demonize those that have played with and against him. He doesn’t make rash conclusions about other baseball players. Barry Larkin claims that no any athlete should be punished, if his guilt has not been proven. He remains to be innocent until it will be evident that he has actually used steroids and/or other related remedies.
Barry Larkin also participates in teaching young sportspeople about risks linked with administration of steroids. He has established a charity foundation which has been called after his name. So, the former successful baseball player puts great efforts in order to make baseball clean. He urges young athletes not to apply steroids and other doping products. Barry Larkin wants to see baseball drug-free.

Angel “Memo” Hernandez knows best methods to increase muscles

Any fan saw that the body of the American boxer Juan Manuel Marquez had been altered obviously. What caused such evident changes in the sportsperson?
Since Juan Manuel Marquez is connected with the admitted steroid dealer Angel “Memo” Hernandez, a lot of individuals suspect that the boxer’s muscles have been enhanced because of anabolic steroids and/or other related medicines. Angel “Memo” Hernandez has been employed as a strength coach of Juan Manuel Marquez. This individual was connected with the BALCO scandal. As it was learnt, this person supplied numerous elite athletes with anabolic steroids and other related preparations. He presented information about some sportspersons who obtained forbidden substances from him.
Finding out that Angel “Memo” Hernandez has been a distributor of steroids, a lot of persons think that he provides doping products to Juan Manuel Marquez. Some suspicions and even accusations were presented by Freddie Roach, Manny Pacquiao’s trainer. Freddie Roach said that it would be excellent to subject the both boxers Juan Manuel Marquez and Manny Pacquiao to drug testing before the fight.
Actually, Freddie Roach didn’t have any proof. He focused only on increased muscles of Juan Manuel Marquez.
Later Manny Pacquiao’s trainer affirmed that he didn’t mean anything serious. He said that he was just joking.
Angel “Memo” Hernandez affirmed that he was not only a coach. Since he is a scientist, he knows a lot of things. He knows the best ways to increase muscles and add strength. Angel “Memo” Hernandez says that he knows the methods to do it legally. No any illegal product is included in his methods. But he refuses to reveal his methods. The coach affirms that this is a secret.
As for Juan Manuel Marquez, he claimed that he never used any forbidden drug. He underlined that it was not drugs which caused the obvious changes in his physique. Furthermore, he added that weight was not the most important factor while fighting. According to him, a fighter should possess intelligence, speed and strength in order to win.
Neither Juan Manuel Marquez, nor Manny Pacquiao was subjected to testing for prohibited drugs before the fight. Such tests are commonly conducted by the Nevada State Athletic Commission after matches.

Why didn’t Roger Clements and Barry Bonds lose?

Does money leads to happiness? Undoubtedly, it doesn’t. But money possesses essential power. Although it can’t make you happy, it is able to help to avoid imprisonment in several cases. Let review the cases connected with Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens. One has probably thought that these sportspersons will lose. But you should remember that rich guys are unlikely to lose. Since they have money, they have many chances to win.
Barry Bonds was charged with lying to a grand jury. He claimed under the oath that he had never used any banned remedies. It seemed that Barry Bonds’ cheating was evident and he would go to jail. But remember: this sportsman has much money. However he was convicted for obstruction of justice, he received only house arrest and community service. Moreover, he appealed even this light sentencing.
Roger Clemens, another baseball player, was accused of lying under oath too. He affirmed that he had never used any banned remedies. Ultimately, the sportsman was cleared of all charges. Roger Clemens didn’t lose as well.
These cases show power of money. Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens have hired the wisest defense attorneys. Of course, you need much money in order to engage the most experienced defense attorneys. Since Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens have money, they could hire Albert Pujols, Allen Ruby or Rustin Hardy. Thus, it is not surprisingly that federal prosecutors have lost under these circumstances.
Feds lost also in other cases. For example, let note the case against the legendary American cyclist Lance Armstrong. The government decided to drop the case because it would lose.
Although the government spent much money for these cases, it couldn’t win. Federal prosecutors had just insignificant results in the cases against Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens.
So, if you are a professional sportsman/sportswoman, you may administer anabolic steroids and/or other related remedies, if you have money. You should be rich enough to avoid jail. Otherwise, you will be discredited and punished appropriately.

Lance Armstrong’s ban may be reduced

A person who didn’t want to be indentified has reported that Lance Armstrong plans to admit to administering prohibited products during an interview with the American talk show host Oprah Winfrey. Is this a right decision of the famous cyclist? Points of view differ. Several persons believe that if the disgraced American cyclist admits to doping, he will restore his reputation. Others think that the admission will change nothing. Some other persons think that if Lance Armstrong does it, he will probably go to jail.
It is known that Lance Armstrong denied taking steroids and other prohibited medicines. He seemed to succeed till the USADA released a report on him. The USADA’s dossier provided doping evidence. As a result, the cyclist was stripped of his 7 Tour de France titles. Furthermore, his sponsors dropped him. In addition to these negative conditions, Lance Armstrong had to distance himself from the foundation Livestrong in order to prevent negative influence of his problems on it.
Will Lance Armstrong admit to taking banned medications? Which will be results?
Certain experts think that prosecution will take place, if Lance Armstrong admits to doping. The cyclist has pronounced under the oath that he never took any banned drugs. So, if he admits to doping, it means that he admits to lying under the oath. As a result, he may be sentenced to prison. That’s why some experts say that Lance Armstrong should continue denying doping.
But there are individuals who claim that the admission will alter nothing. Millions of individuals with cancer that have survived with the help of Livestrong praise Lance Armstrong. The cyclist is a hero for them. These persons like him, regardless of whether he has doped or not. If even Lance Armstrong admits to using prohibited medications throughout his athletic career, these persons will continue to support him.
But there is also another point of view. If Lance Armstrong presents important information about usage of forbidden medicines in the US Postal Service Cycling Team, his suspension from competitions may be reduced. Thus, the disgraced cyclist will probably return to competitions.
It is unclear whether Lance Armstrong will really admit and which results will follow.

Dana White proposes to conduct random testing for recreational drugs

The UFC president Dana White believes that a lot of MMA fighters use marijuana. This person is troubled by this issue. While anti-doping agencies put efforts to clean sports from intake of anabolic steroids and other related medicines, the UFC president says that it is necessary to test fighters for recreational drugs randomly. The UFC president says: “Forget about steroids!” He affirms that it is the time to be troubled by usage of marijuana and other recreational drugs by MMA fighters.
As you know, those that are caught applying anabolic steroids and/or other doping products are banned from competitions. Which sanctions are for those that test positive for recreational drugs? You should know that the punishment is the same.
Don’t you wonder how many athletes are caught using marijuana and/or other related drugs, if random testing for recreational drugs will be established in the UFC?
475 fighters have signed contracts with the UFC. It is suggested that if random testing is established, approximately 80% of these athletes will be caught using these drugs.
The United State Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) and the Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency (VADA) would be glad to sign a contract with the UFC in order to clean it from doping. They affirm that the UFC should have the same anti-doping policy like other sports organizations have. But the UFC president doesn’t desire to sign a contract with the USDADA and the VADA. He underlines that the State Athletic Commission subjects fighters for drug testing. It is enough in order to clean the UFC from application of prohibited medications, according to Dana White.
It becomes obvious that Dana White doesn’t desire to clean MMA from doping. Previously he has pronounced certain statements for support of testosterone replacement therapy among fighters. He has affirmed that any fighter should administer steroids under indications of his physician, if he has hypogonadism. Sportspersons must obtain therapeutic use exemptions in order to compete professionally while taking certain steroids. But it is possible to suggest that therapeutic use exemptions often serve as an excuse for doping. Many famous fighters have gotten therapeutic use exemptions and use steroids while fighting. Thus, doping continues to prosper in MMA.
Why doesn’t Dana White put efforts to eradicate usage of performance-enhancing drugs and smoking pot from MMA? Think logically! The fight against doping and smoking will influence on business negatively.

May correct usage of steroids lead to kidney failure?

Anabolic steroids are frequently blamed for different health problems of consumers. Of course, these preparations may cause several undesirable effects. Nonetheless, steroids are often blamed without any reason. It is affirmed frequently by the media that these products lead to different diseases, crimes, deaths. But it is necessary to understand nature of these preparations to see when these products should not be blamed.
Let analyze two situations. One of the cases is connected with the former American bodybuilder Flex Wheeler. Another case is connected with another former bodybuilder Luke Wood.
The former American bodybuilder Flex Wheeler experienced kidney failure. This man submitted to a kidney transplant. Since he applied anabolic steroids, the media decided to demonize these products for kidney failure of Flex Wheeler. In fact, Flex Wheeler had a hereditary kidney disease. Undoubtedly, administration of anabolic steroids contributed to the complications. But did Flex Wheeler administer anabolic steroids properly? Did he follow reasonable instructions connected with dosages and length of usage? No, he didn’t. Flex Wheeler administered too high measures of steroids. Moreover, he administered these preparations prolonged period of time. In addition to these conditions, the former American bodybuilder administered also other medicines which had negative influence on his kidneys. Thus, anabolic steroids should not be blamed for Flex Wheeler’s disease.
As it has been already mentioned, another situation is related to the former bodybuilder Luke Wood. His death followed after a kidney transplant, being a young person. The media also decided to demonize anabolic steroids in this case. It was reported that anabolic steroids caused kidney disorders in Luke Wood. But you should be informed that the bodybuilder took not only steroids. He administered also insulin, pain drugs, DNP and other products that influenced on the kidneys negatively. Thus, it is impossible to assure that anabolic steroids were responsible for his kidney failure and death.
According to many experts, if steroids are taken appropriately, serious kidney disorders don’t occur.

Fungal meningitis outbreak resulted from contaminated steroids

Over 500 persons were contaminated with fungal meningitis after they had administered Methylprednisolone injections produced by the New England Compounding Center (NECC). More than 30 persons died from this illness. Nobody must have doubted that the contamination turned out to be a great tragedy for several persons and their families. Nonetheless, anti-doping organizations decided to benefit from the situation. What did they do? They began to blame anabolic steroids. It was noted by the media that anabolic steroids could lead to the life-threatening condition fungal meningitis.
Recently the Bay County Sheriff’s Office conducted an investigation related to illicit manufacture of anabolic steroids. It learnt that anabolic steroids were manufactured by certain underground lab in unsterile conditions. The Bay County Sheriff’s Office stated that they conducted the investigation in order to prevent contamination with fungal meningitis in future. According to the Bay County Sheriff’s Office, if one applies anabolic steroids manufactured in unsterile conditions, he/she has a risk to be contaminated with fungal meningitis.
In fact, the Bay County Sheriff’s Office manifested own ignorance linked with anabolic steroids and risks connected with contamination with fungal meningitis. A person may get fungal meningitis, if he/she takes drugs which are injected directly into the central nervous system. Methylprednisolone Acetate injections are administered into the central nervous system. That’s why these contaminated corticosteroids caused the fungal meningitis outbreak. When it comes to anabolic steroids, they are not injected into the central nervous system. They are chiefly applied into muscles. That’s why it is impossible to face fungal meningitis while taking anabolic steroids. If you apply anabolic steroids which are manufactured in unsterile conditions, you may get certain side effects. But you will never get contaminated with fungal meningitis while using anabolic steroids for medical or even for athletic purposes.  
Thus, the fungal meningitis outbreak resulted from application of contaminated Methylprednisolone Acetate injections was just a condition to blame anabolic steroids.  Note, please: Methylprednisolone Acetate is not an anabolic steroid. It is a corticosteroid.

Mariusz Wach probably used tainted dietary supplements

It was reported by the German newspaper Bild that the polish boxer Mariusz Wach failed drug testing. This person tested positive for anabolic steroids. The drug testing was conducted before the fight between this sportsman and the Ukrainian boxer Vladimir Klichko.
According to A-sample of Mariusz Wach, he applied steroids. Results of his B-sample are not known yet.
It is necessary to note that the German newspaper Bild announced about the steroid positive of the polish boxer before it was done by the German Boxing Federation. Mariusz Kolodziej, the promoter of the boxer Wach thinks that it manifests that the German Boxing Federation doesn’t do its job appropriately. It lacks professionalism entirely.
What did Mariusz Wach affirm in order to defend himself? In fact, Mariusz Wach didn’t try to defend himself. The athlete only claimed that he had never applied any steroids or other banned drugs intentionally. The sportsperson even said that he didn’t know what he actually administered. He cared just about trainings and suitable diets. As for supplements, they were chosen and provided by his trainers. The polish boxer trusted his trainers entirely. He didn’t even ask which supplements were administered by him. He decided to put the total responsibility related to dietary supplements on his trainers and he was not interested in the nature of products that were given by his trainers.
Mariusz Wach didn’t desire to accuse his trainers of his steroid positive. He only disclosed the reality.
Thus, it is possible to suppose that Mariusz Wach has applied a tainted supplement. You know, it happens often that athletes apply nutrition supplements that turn out to contain steroidal compounds. Thus, problems begin.
If Mariusz Wach’s B-sample shows that he has administered banned medicines, he will be probably banned for one year. He will also have to pay a fine.

Truth and Reconciliation Commission will investigate doping cases in cycling

The USADA desires to learn whether you have ever applied anabolic steroids, EPO, HGH and/or other prohibited medications. This fact may surprise you but the anti-doping organization doesn’t plan yet to stop the investigation connected with Lance Armstrong’s doping case. So, the investigation goes on. The USADA plans to investigate all cyclists. Especially suspected steroid users will be investigated.
The USADA desires to utilize the best ways in order to catch those that have ever taken banned substances. What is the best way to clean cycling of steroid use? The USADA puts efforts in order to set and apply the best methods. This anti-doping organization is even ready to compare eradication of steroid use in cycling with that in South Africa.
The USADA affirms that those that apply steroids and other related medications should be punished. Consumers of anabolic steroids and/or other performance-enhancing drugs are blamed as if they were criminals. They are often compared with those that commit violence and other serious crimes. Steroids are harshly demonized in the society. Thus, the USADA thinks that if anabolic steroids and steroid users are demonized, it will be easier to eradicate doping.
In fact, the USADA asks the International Cycling Association to institute a Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The commission will investigate various cases connected with doping. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission will try to determine why certain cyclists have administered anabolic steroids and/or other performance-enhancing drugs but remained undetectable.
Moreover, the USADA promises that “amnesty” will be provided to those that admit to administering steroids and/or other forbidden medications, ask for forgiveness, repent and tell everything connected with doping to the anti-doping agency, team physicians, teammates, friends, etc. If a former steroid user says just truth, he will get the full amnesty. Thus, the USADA hopes to clean cycling totally.
Travis Tygart, the CEO of the USADA, affirms that there are certain cyclists connected with Lance Armstrong that have remained undetectable. They should be identified by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

Alexander Lukashenko was upset, when Nadzeya Ostapchuk tested positive for steroid

Alexander Lukashenko, the Belarusian president, is also the president of the National Olympic Committee. He was very despondent after the Belarusian female shot-putter Nadzeya Ostapchuk tested positive for a prohibited drug. The president was very frustrated. Alexander Lukashenko turned out to be a serious fan of sports. He was ashamed that representatives of his country spoiled Belarusian’s sports reputation by positives for banned medicines. As a result, he noted that certain changes would be added to laws.
The president of Belarus affirmed that it was needed to criminalize usage of forbidden preparations in sports. So, sports will be probably clean. This statement was pronounced by Alexander Lukashenko after Nadzeya Ostapchuk was caught applying methenolone. This steroid is better known as Primobolan.
Alexander Lukashenko wants to see that his country succeeds in sports on the international scene. If the president of Belarusia wants to clean his country’s sports, he will be able to do it. Certain facts display that this president has achieved numerous goals related to his country.
In fact, Alexander Lukashenko is a hard president. He was even accused of rights’ violation. He is capable to change the situation in sports by force too.
The president of Belorussia doesn’t intend to talk about application of prohibited medications in sports. There are other aspects which should be discussed, according to Alexander Lukashenko.
Anatoliy Tozik, the Vice-President for Alexander Lukashenko, affirmed that they could establish a sports scientific center that would be sponsored by the state. The center would conduct scientific researches linked with mental and pharmacological support for elite athletes. Alexander Lukashenko agreed to establish this center.
It is unknown whether the president will clean sports at any cost. Will he abuse his force for this goal?

Doping costs for Lance Armstrong much

The USADA released a dossier related to doping by the well-known American cyclist Lance Armstrong. According to the report, this athlete applied steroids and other related products. After publishing certain sponsors that donated for Lance Armstrong’s foundation Livestrong decided to cut their links with this cyclist and his charity organization.
One of companies that decided to discontinue sponsoring the foundation which fights against cancer is Nike. This company was working much time with Lance Armstrong. Finally Nike announced that it would not have anything longer with the athlete that was cheating more than 10 years.
24 Hour Fitness also refused to work with Lance Armstrong anymore.
Several other companies also made the decision to discontinue sponsoring Lance Armstrong’s charity organization.
However, Lance Armstrong tried to do anything in order to prevent negative influence of his athletic reputation on the foundation that helps persons with cancer to survive. He claimed that he would not be the chairman of the organization anymore. However the sportsperson tried to keep sponsors, he couldn’t do it.
As for the USADA, it confirmed that Lance Armstrong was found guilty of doping. As a result, he received lifetime ban. Furthermore, he forfeited all 7 titles acquired at Tour de France.
But the International Cycling Union (ICU) confirmed that the USADA made a wrong decision. Although Lance Armstrong discontinued fighting against accusations pronounced by the USADA, the ICU affirmed that it would appeal the decision even without involvement of the sportsperson.
However Lance Armstrong never tested positive for any prohibited medication, it was concluded that he was guilty of doping. It was stated that he took steroids and other prohibited substances but he used some simple as well sophisticated methods in order to prevent positives. So, he was able to dope and remain undetectable.
Now the athlete pays for his doping. The decision of some companies to stop sponsoring his foundation is a great loss for this man.

Philadelphia police officer was found guilty of illegal sale of steroids

Illegal sale of anabolic steroids is widespread. However law enforcement officers put efforts to prevent illegal production, sale, possession and administration of anabolic steroids, several policemen are also involved in such illicit operations. Furthermore, as it is determined, several police officers mastermind illicit deals related to anabolic steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs.
The former Philadelphia police officer Keith Gidelson was found guilty of illegal distribution of anabolic steroids and several other drugs, such as HGH, IGF-1, anti-estrogen medications, etc. The products which were offered for sale by this policeman were labeled as Sciroxx preparations.
Keith Gidelson turned out to be the leader of a steroid ring. So, he was not distributing anabolic steroids alone. He was collaborating with several other persons, including his wife and two other policemen.
Those who desired to buy anabolic steroids contacted the police officer via internet. So, clients ordered needed steroids or/and other related preparations. Then these products were shipped to the clients.
When orders arrived, Keith Gidelson informed his customers per handy. He called them or wrote messages. That’s why it was easy to bust this illegal drug ring. The Philadelphia police officer talked to his customers about anabolic steroids and other related medications quite openly. As for his co-workers, they discussed about anabolic steroids among them, using several terms.
Such steroids, as Testosterone Enanthate, Trenbolone Enanthate, Nandrolone Decanoate, etc. were sold by the police officer and his co-workers. These drugs were acquired from China and Europe. Then they were sold to those who ordered them per internet.  
The police officer will be sentenced in January 2013.

Indian law enforcement officers search drug stores regularly

Distribution and intake of steroids without a physician’s prescription are claimed to be illicit in India. But illegal distribution and administration of steroids and other related medicines prosper in this state. Numerous athletes obtain these products at drug stores and supplement stores and apply them for increase of muscles and performance.
When Indian National Team’s sportspersons tested positive for banned drugs at the 2012 London Olympics, attention of authorities was drawn to drug stores and supplement stores. Local police officers decided to search drug stores and supplement stores regularly in order to control illegal sale of anabolic steroids and other related drugs. After certain raids several drug stores and supplement stores lost their business licenses.
Lately law enforcement officers raided a pharmacy and two supplement stores located in the southern part of India.
The Parola Pharmacy located in Valancherry was raided by police officers. As it was determined, steroids and other related medications were sold at this pharmacy illegally. Nandrolone phenylpropionate was one of steroids which were named by law enforcement officers. Several other steroids were sold illegally too. So, this pharmacy was shut down.
The Health World supplement store located in Kottakkal was also lately searched. Law enforcement officers defined that Methandienone, Equipose, Testosterone Undecanoate and some other steroids were offered for sale at this supplement store. Thus, it was shut down too.
Another supplement store that was searched was the AM Nutrition store. But it was not pursued because no any steroids were found at the store.
Police officers plan to continue raids. Certain pharmacies and supplement stores will probably lose their licenses for illegal sale of steroids and other related preparations.

Steroids and infertility in men

Maria Shriver didn’t get pregnant during the first three years of her marriage to the prominent American bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger. Her mother was troubled by the situation. Since the bodybuilder took steroids, she feared that these products could cause infertility in him. That’s why Arnold Schwarzenegger’s mother-in-law presented a scientific report about steroids to her daughter. The report enumerated potential unwanted effects of steroids, including infertility.
Arnold Schwarzenegger said that he found this report on the desk of his wife causally. Thus, he studied it. The bodybuilder laughed much. The bodybuilder claimed that his mother-in-law was out of control.
But Arnold Schwarzenegger’s mother-in-law troubled without any reason. Her daughter and Arnold Schwarzenegger became parents of four kids. Furthermore, Arnold Schwarzenegger got a child as a result of his extra-marital relations. So, it was obvious that steroids didn’t have any negative impact on reproductive system of this person.
Do steroids produce infertility in male consumers? These medicines suppress natural production of the hormone testosterone. That’s why men that take these drugs may have infertility. But it is necessary to note that this unwanted result is not irreversible. When men discontinue administering steroids, their natural production of testosterone is restored. So, this negative consequence disappears.  
The autobiography written by Arnold Schwarzenegger describes numerous interesting aspects connected with steroids. This bodybuilder administered steroids during his competitive career. Anabolic steroids helped him to succeed. Intake of these substances was not banned in professional bodybuilding, when Arnold Schwarzenegger competed.

Ways to enhance muscles and add strength

Although natural bodybuilders put efforts to prove that they can be as muscular as steroid users, they fail to do it. Even those who have suitable nutrition and intensive trainings can’t obtain the same muscle mass and strength like consumers of steroids. Gains that can be obtained because of appropriate intake of steroids and other related remedies are much more essential than those which are obtained naturally.
But you should know that steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs can’t increase muscle mass and energy, if users don’t have intensive trainings and appropriate nutrition. However steroids can induce getting muscles and endurance, it is not sufficient just to apply these products. Consumers of steroids must not be lazy persons. Otherwise, they will fail to get wanted effects. If steroid users don’t train intensively during usage of performance-enhancing drugs, they may get additional problems instead of positive effects.
Those that are going to apply steroids in order to add muscles and enhance endurance should plan their workouts and diets. It is necessary to train hardly. However, it is necessary to take in consideration that muscles don’t grow, if they don’t have any rest. That’s why it is important to have well-planned workouts. Trainings and time of rest should be rotated properly.
Furthermore, it is needed to plan which kinds of exercises should be performed. Your heart should act appropriately, if you want to enhance your muscles with steroids. That’s why cardio exercises should be performed 3-4 hours weekly.
Another factor which should be taken in consideration is nutrition. Muscles can be increased, if sufficient protein is consumed. Steroids and other related preparations can’t enhance muscles and add endurance without usual physiological processes. Remember that steroids don’t act magically! They act through stimulation of natural processes which occur in the body.
If you want to increase your muscle mass and endurance with steroids, you should learn and follow some recommendations related to nutrition which are useful under such circumstances.

Increased doses of HGH may lead to severe health problems

Human Growth Hormone (HGH) has been originally introduced for clinical purposes. This medicine is prescribed for treatment of kids with growth disorders and grown-ups that experience deficiency of growth hormone and associated troubles. But this drug is widely abused. Many weightlifters and other athletes use this preparation for athletic needs. Under laws of several countries, including the USA, purchase and usage of this product for non-clinical purposes are claimed to be illicit.
Although this drug is illegal without any prescription, it is not a problem to get it. This medication is widely available at online pharmacies. Furthermore, steroid dealers sell this product. Since the price is not increased, numerous sportspersons have possibility to purchase it.
Those that use HGH illegally abuse also other products. They are not limited only by illicit application of this medicine. Which medications are also applied by consumers of HGH?
Some scientists decided to conduct a research linked with illegal application of HGH. They enrolled 230 weightlifters aged 18-40 into the research. The specialists could find out that the most of these weightlifters administered not only HGH but also anabolic-androgenic steroids and insulin-like growth factor-1. Moreover, many of them applied recreational drugs, such as cocaine, ecstasy, etc.
Which dangers are faced by those who apply high quantities of HGH prolonged period of time? Unfortunately, negative effects resulted from increased doses of this medicine are not studied sufficiently because physicians usually don’t recommend enhanced quantities.  Increased measures are commonly applied by those who apply this medicine for performance-enhancing effects. But it is known that application of enhanced quantities during prolonged period of time may result in serious unwanted consequences. This drug may affect various systems, including endocrine, respiratory, cardiovascular, etc. It is important to be very careful because increased measures of this medication are linked even with cancer.